Langwith Cave
Excavation
E.H. Mullins, 1903-12; D. Garrod, 1927.
Curation
Cambridge Museum of Archaeology and Ethnography; Oxford University Museum; Derby Museum; Buxton Museum; Natural History Museum, London.
Burials
MNI: 2 (1 adult, 1 juvenile).
Finds
Flint artefacts, animal bones.
Dates
| Period | Reliability |
|---|---|
| Iron Age | 14C date obtained directly on human remains |
14C
2330 bp (OxA-2232) on human bone.
External References
| Derbyshire Cave Registry | 541 |
| National Monuments Record | SK 56 NW 8 |
| Sites and Monument Record | 12306 |
| Scheduled Ancient Monuments | Dr 76, 13239 |
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Article Author Graham Mullan